Meditating in a room full of strangers can be distracting the first time. A private session lets you ask a monk what you’re doing wrong and get the posture right, and Tokyo has several in English, in temples and in Shinjuku. Twenty quiet minutes can feel long; that’s normal.
Experience authentic Zen meditation in a private Tokyo temple with a monk, including calligraphy and matcha tea, for a peaceful cultural escape.
Most Popular★ 5.0“It was such a natural, beautiful and intimate experience. We started with a zen-meditation, followed by a calygraphic design and then a little tea ceremony. We could ask the monk Namiki-san and our guide Shota a lot of questions about the temple, the religion, the…”
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510 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $55by Travel Japan Together
Kaleidoscope of tranquility awaits in Tokyo's private temple with a monk, inviting you to uncover a serene world within the urban chaos.
“Tamami was our guide and she is wonderful! Tamami has a lovely upbeat personality and is very knowledgeable! The entire experience with Tamami and the monk was amazing!!! Such a great experience to meet a monk - especially a monk who is approachable and completely…”
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178 reviewsFrom $56.16by Travel Japan Together Tokyo
Meditate with a monk in a private 400-year-old Tokyo temple, then try calligraphy and matcha in an intimate 90-minute session.
★ 5.0“I learned so much about Zen culture throught Tamami and the monk. They were so pleasant and invited a wide variety of questions. They really demystified the concepts behind Buddhism and Japanese history.”
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79 reviewsFrom $53.69
Discover authentic Japanese culture with a private calligraphy and meditation session led by a Buddhist monk in a peaceful Tokyo temple. No experience needed.
★ 5.0“What a beautiful and peaceful experience. Taki was an excellent teacher with patients and kindness as we tried our hand at calligraphy. Lovely way to learn about Buddhism , highly recommend.”
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24 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $51by TakiTaki experience
Awaken familial harmony and inner peace with Chair Zen's Private Zen Meditation for Family, where tranquility and connection await.
★ 5.0“A truly worthwhile spiritual experience with discussion on Shintoism and Kannushi guided meditation. We found the discussions sharing Shinto history and beliefs, revolving around harmony with nature evolving from ancient traditions inflRead more”
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3 reviewsFrom $169.08
Experience Japanese culture through calligraphy and meditation in a private Tokyo temple with a monk. Learn, create, and find inner peace for just $52.85.
★ 5.0“This experience with Taki was amazing. We learned about Buddhism, the art of calligraphy, mediation, and mindfulness. Learning calligraphy from Taki was great, we even got to take home our own work of art. The entire experience was relaxRead more”
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2 reviewsFrom $52.85by Taki
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